Reading News

Pride of Reading Awards 2010

There is still plenty of time to get your nominations in for this year’s prestigious awards. This annual event, now in its seventh year, recognizes achievements in both business and social categories. The glittering award ceremony will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel later in the year, with celebrity guest of honour Chris Tarrant.

Nominations

M4 Junction 11

The first new bridge over the M4 motorway to form part of the Junction 11 Improvement Scheme opened to vehicles on 23rd June in what is a major milestone for the £65 million project. The East Gyratory Bridge at Junction 11 is made out of 1,250 m3 of concrete, and is supported by 250 tonnes of steel beams and has a span of more than 40 metres. It is one of two being built around the existing motorway junction, is 20 metres wide and will eventually carry 4-lanes of traffic. The West Gyratory Bridge – will be open to traffic at the end July, meaning (to everyone’s relief) that the temporary traffic arrangements north of the motorway will come to an end and the permanent alignment will begin. The pedestrian and cycle bridges are also nearing completion and will be opening in August.